Perform periodic cost of service studies and design rates for city-wide utilities and special services/offerings. Prepare and monitor various department budgets.  Perform accounting and financial monitoring, analysis and reporting for the departments. Maintain operational, statistical, and regulatory data and prepare related reports for internal as well as external entities. Cost of Service & Rate Design Collect and analyze load research data by customer class. Compile data relating to cost of utility services and consumer rates and fees. Apply cost allocation principles and techniques. Review rate and revenue impacts and develop recommendations for rate adjustments for both system development fees and consumer rates